Black & Blues Due to no laptop and inability to access my photography stock I am posting a personal professional favourite of mine rather than a daily photo. Not a studio shot but a live concert image which is the odd part. Most people assume this shot had to be staged and in a studio under perfect conditions. The monochrome part speaks for it's self. The title well I don't think I need to elaborate other than a play on words. This image for me personifies what my real photography is all about. I love this shot. Click here to see another shot that falls into this camp.
Laxey Blues Festival 2008 was the venue for the image. As usual, a good time was had by all into the early hours over the weekend in May this year. The festival is the pre curser to the TT. This year, celebrating it's 1oth anniversary, although it's such a national institution visitors could be forgiven for assuming the event is older. Attracting international and local musicians it's a must see event for islanders. Held at various venues throughout the village of Laxey, with the day events free and evening line up priced accordingly, the music extravaganza therefore includes all budgets and caters for all ages. If you like rock, blues, a touch of folk, but definitely live music, then this is the event for you. Tips would be take the kids in the day, leave them at home at night and book a taxi in advance to take you home, otherwise you will end up sleeping on a park bench in Laxey.
The venues tend to be dark, and can be unforgiving for photographers. I tried a few different shots this year to try and use the darkness, rather than compete with it. Here then is
"harmonica man", as I call him from the fabulous "Walter Ego." I was hoping for a little cigarette smoke to waft past for the ultimate French Parisan Jazz shot, but no not this year due to the inside smoking ban. Make the most of this shot, this is not really for blog use, but my Professional music collection. I have already allowed Lou Reed on here too. No more, this is a daily blog.
I'll get round to emails later this week as and when I can. Apologisies to all, for the delay and exceptionally infrequent visits.
The venues tend to be dark, and can be unforgiving for photographers. I tried a few different shots this year to try and use the darkness, rather than compete with it. Here then is
"harmonica man", as I call him from the fabulous "Walter Ego." I was hoping for a little cigarette smoke to waft past for the ultimate French Parisan Jazz shot, but no not this year due to the inside smoking ban. Make the most of this shot, this is not really for blog use, but my Professional music collection. I have already allowed Lou Reed on here too. No more, this is a daily blog.
I'll get round to emails later this week as and when I can. Apologisies to all, for the delay and exceptionally infrequent visits.
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Perfect. This photo just oozes everything. I Love it.
ReplyDeleteI really like this shot! Just found your site and enjoyed browsing through. I learned something about your island. Great work.
ReplyDeleteI love this shot. I can hear the blues just from looking at it. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I can see why it's a favorite. Rock. blues and a touch of folk - sounds like my kinda show.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there are all kinds of technical reasons why that photo is so powerful, but the eye for the image is what impresses me!
ReplyDeleteI like the shot Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for visiting MM.Have a nice day.
DAMN this is good. I love it so much I think I am gushing. B., this is what you are all about and I wish I could see more of it. Take a bow, sistah!
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Soulful! Aloha-
ReplyDeletelove this! absolutely!
ReplyDeleteHe could also warm up his hands ! Interesting photo !
ReplyDeleteun superbe portrait b&w, tu rends hommage au musicien avec cette photo, et j'aime beaucoup la composition.
ReplyDeletea superb portrait b&w, you pay tribute to the musician with this photograph, and I like composition very much.
I'm more than happy to browse these while waiting for the repairs..
ReplyDeleteLike the title. Love the photo..
Superb portrait, all the better for being 'live' rather than set-up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the catch-up comments. Things must be infuriating at present.
Nice venue shot B - going to pop along and have a look at your main site now. (NB I came here by way of Peter in Paris - your name came up in a discussion we had in Venice, waiting for the waters to recede! Isn't the internet weird and wonderful?)
ReplyDeleteGreat image, we don't see many portraits from you, which is a shame as this is super
ReplyDeleteYeah, this is pretty damned cool and the shot of Lou Reed is awesome. He is so intense. Well done!
ReplyDeletePerfect and at the time simple and very professional.
ReplyDeleteI love B&W portraits.
Great shot, love the simplicity. Captures all you need, nothing more, nothing less.
ReplyDeleteWow that is a great shot. Love the composition with the musician to the right in the picture. Nicely cropped!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday! :)
Stunning! Sorry I can't visit very often - I am very busy. I look but can't always comment. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteGreat portrait at a live concert! I just love the fact we can only see head and arms.
ReplyDeleteI think this is an excellent shot. Something I would like to try to take.
ReplyDeleteBeen to one LBF. Terrific atmosphere. Haunting image. Lou Reed came to the Isle of Man is worth shouting about.
ReplyDeleteI love the mood of this shot. The face of the harmonica man in deep concentration is obviously captured.
ReplyDeleteBluesy - and as it should be :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy to see that Richard followed my advice!
ReplyDeleteThis photo is just perfect! (Who cares about the daily blog philosophy, when you have something else to show?)
I'm not complaining, I'm enjoying, and learning from your techniques.
ReplyDeleteLove this shot.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful portrait, we miss only the sound
ReplyDeleteOMG this is superb. If I could take a picture this good I would be very happy.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot! Would love to attend the festival sometime. Sounds like a great time!
ReplyDeleteI always loved the Harmonica Man. I go to the Blues Fest held annually in Ritzville Wa. It wonderful!!! Great shot. MB
ReplyDeletea perfect low light portraiture, B. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis photo/portrait is perfection .. the man, his music all come across .. eloquently
ReplyDelete:-Daryl
Perfect shot. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat is dark but it sure works for this shot. I love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, soulful photo.
ReplyDeleteWOW That looks great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and evocative photo portrait. Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMany, many great photos here. You're either a natural or a pro. :-)